[Prevention, treatment and management of inflammation in atherosclerosis].

Incidence rate of arteriosclerotic disease such as ischemic heart disease and stroke has been on the rise in Japan due to the westernized dietary habit, insufficient exercise brought about by persistent motorization and increase in mental stress caused by social downturn as well as rapid progression of aging society. In this paper, we'll outline prevention, treatment and control of arteriosclerosis from a perspective of antiinflammation.